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Parents let your children choose the school they want to choose. This is very important because it is their education. Also if they are interested in joining a Fraternity or Sorority I would HIGHLY recommend it. They are a great way for a social life not just on campus and while attending college but after college as well. They are a great source of networking. Also they should join as many organizations on campus. I would also recommend them to join the organization associated with their major. It helps them get to know other people in their major and they can build a better relationship with the faculty. Being social on campus is key to a great college experience.

The best advice I can give is to keep your eyes open for all opportunities and jump straight into the college life with passion and direction! There are so many opportunities to gain experience in your chosen field, and the sooner you can get involved, the better! Faculty are often touched by inspired students and eager to work with them to guide them further in their respective fields. It is also good to get involved in student-run organizations on campus that benefit the university, community and students' lives in general. Having these experiences certainly depends on picking the right school; this can be hard because there are so many good ones out there! A major issue is financing: in-state tuition will often be the deciding factor, but if scholarships are available, distance should not limit your choices! Word-of-mouth and touring the campuses are great ways to get a feel for how well a school will fit your personality and goals. In the end, even if a "perfect school" wasn't chosen, the college experience can still turn out to be very satisfying if the right steps are taken after enrollment.

The advice I would give is firstly, not to choose a campus based on appearances alone. Just because the campus is beautiful does not mean you will like it once you attend. Secondly, choose a campus where you feel comfortable and at home. and Thirdly choose a school based on what you personally want to achieve, not on where others want you to go (ie. Harvard or the local community college). And remember just because the college has a famous name does not mean that it is the only university where you can achieve your dreams!

Make sure that you know for sure what size campus you want and don't just go because you want to get out of town. I did that going to a different school before coming back home to Oklahoma State University. Get involved and make lots of friends if you do go away from home, so that you don't dwell on what you're missing at home.

Make sure you find the college that fits you. You will spend so much time, effort, and money, so make sure its the perfect choice. Actually visit the campus and get a feel for life there. Talk to students and see how they treat you. Learn as much as you can and then make the choice about the one that feels right for you.

Get involved, make friends with people outside of your socio economic class and race.

Follow your heart and mind. Not every school is perfect for every person, and you need to remember that. You need to find a school that makes you happy and feel comfortable. Go visit schools, take the tours, talk to people, eat out, go shopping. You are shopping not only for a place that you will be living, but for a place that is going to be shaping your future. You want to make sure that the place you choose, is the place that you feel the best at. If you have a passion, make sure you can grow your passion at the school. Make sure they have courses and degrees that interest you. Make sure the town can support your lifestyle (e.g. if you are in a band, make sure there are venues to play; if you love theatre, make sure there's a place to perform). The worst thing you can do is to lose yourself, destroy your ambitions, and forget what makes you you, just for some school. The school should be an extension of you. Believe me, when you look back, you want to be able to say "What a ride!" not "I regret".

College can be a fun and exciting place. There are so many people to get to know and learn about from different walks of life. Also, there can be many fun social events to attend and be a part of. It would be my advice to make sure any student takes advantage of the social scene at his or her school; it is a good chance to network and relax. Also, I?ve always heard that college is where you make friends for life. But with that idea in mind, any student needs to stay on top of their academics. There needs to be a good balance between being social and being responsible with schooling. Also, every student should take advantage of the facilities that their campus has to offer. Going to the gym is a good way to be and feel healthy. Some campuses offer these types of things for free to students. All of these suggestions are are vital to having a happy and healthy life while attending school.

Finding the right college and making the most of out of the college experience is very important. There are a few things to take into consideration in order to find the right place for you or your child. The most important to consider are the quality, comfort, and support that a college offers. The quality of education comes from the professors, their interaction with students, as well as the studentsFinding the right college and making the most of out of the college experience is very important. There are a few things to take into consideration in order to find the right place for you or your child. The most important to consider are the quality, comfort, and support that a college offers. The quality of education comes from the professors, their interaction with students, as well as the students? willingness to succeed. The comfort of the student is very important as well. If you come from a very small town it may be harder to adapt to a large school, and a community college would be a great transition from small town to the college world. This just depends on what is important to the student enrolling. Support being the final and most important thing to consider. Having a place to call your own, friends to interact with and positive activities that enhance the learning experience are vital to the success and happiness of the student. Getting involved and enjoying life on campus can make a world of difference at college.

To find the right college, leave yourself a lot of time to start thinking on what you would like to do in life. Then start searching for schools that offer what you would like to major in. Afterwards, check each school website out or ask for information from the campus. Look the information over and then check on how much it costs to go to ensure it is something you or your parents can relatively afford without taking out many loans. Once you narrow that list down further to your reasonable price and major, call and schedule a tour of each campus on your list. Take notes as you walk around the campus and if you get a chance, speak with a few of the current students around as you walk. Make sure you like the campus before you agree to anything. Always let the campus know too that you will think about it before you fill out an application, but take one with you. Do this for all the colleges you are interested in. This will narrow down your search even more. Finally, decide on which college you want to go to and apply for it.